Author: Linda Dougherty

Stellar Wind “a redhead with attitude”

Posted by Linda Dougherty | Apr 14, 2015 | Breaking, Features, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Breeding |

Quirky, stubborn, and flighty are words to describe Virginia-bred Stellar Wind, who has deep mid-Atlantic roots. Also: Grade 1 Santa Anita Oaks winner.

Page McKenney tale is personal for breeders

Posted by Linda Dougherty | Apr 2, 2015 | Breaking, Breeding, Features, PA Breeding, Pennsylvania, Top Stories |

They named Page McKenney for her aunt. He was claimed away. They bought back into him. Yes, the story is personal for breeders James Bryant and Linda Davis.

With Unrivaled, trainer Marya Montoya following footsteps

Posted by Linda Dougherty | Mar 24, 2015 | Breaking, Features, PA Racing, Pennsylvania, Top Stories |

Trainer Marya Montoya claimed Unrivaled for just $30,000 in October. His fourth start for her will likely be in the G1 Bluegrass Stakes — a journey her father would have enjoyed.

Parx Racing, jockeys settle, avoid shutdown

Posted by Linda Dougherty | Mar 19, 2015 | Breaking, Business, PA Business, Pennsylvania, Top Stories |

Parx Racing and the Jockeys’ Guild averted a possible weekend shutdown with a deal that allows riders to continue to be covered by the track’s insurance.